Her Shift: Liar Liar! Why I Lied To Survive

In this episode, I get real about something I’ve never fully admitted before: the lies I used to tell—and why I told them. Three years ago, I told my therapist I thought I was a narcissist because I lied all the time. But when we dug into it, I realised my lies weren’t about manipulation; they were about survival.

I share the kinds of lies I told—about money, work, my marriage, even where I shopped—and how they were rooted in a deep fear of judgment, criticism, and rejection. These weren’t lies to hurt anyone; they were clever coping mechanisms I developed as a child to protect myself.

This episode dives into the messy, complicated truth about lying, why it’s not always black and white, and how shadow work helped me reframe this “flaw” as a response to trauma. If you’ve ever felt shame about not being honest or judged yourself for trying to protect your peace, this episode is for you.

Let’s explore the lies we tell—and the truths we discover when we stop judging ourselves.

I hope you enjoyed this episode and that recovery and change is possible. 

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